Downers Grove Youth Baseball

Dear Parents,

The safety of all children participating in Downers Grove Youth Baseball has always been the number one priority of the board of directors of DGYB.

On February 14, 2018 the “Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sports Authorization act of 2017” was signed into law and became effective immediately.

We are required to have back ground checks of all managers and coaches which DGYB was already administering.  We will continue to have this program as a requirement to manage and coach for DGYB. We are also required to have a safe sports policy in place, which we have included links on our site.  All volunteers will receive this plan along with educational documentation.

Also, please find the following links on our site: Parents Guide to Child Abuse/Molestation Risk Management Program along with the Abuse/Molestation risk Management Program document.  Before the season begins these programs will be discussed with the coaches and they will sign off that they have received this information.

Regards,

Jim Tremmel

Chairman of the Board of Directors

Please use the above link to access both parent guide and volunteer back round check form. Thank You.

FOR PLAYERS

2017 Videos from Coach Renteria

More Player Training Videos

FOR COACHES

Coach Development Guides

To register, click on the baseball image on the right.

Welcome to the 2020 Spring Season for Downers Grove Youth Baseball (DGYB).  DGYB offers 4 Baseball Leagues for children ages 6 through 16. The Leagues are divided among age groups specified below. More information about the Leagues can be found at the Leagues webpage.

PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE IN ITS ENTIRETY REGARDING AGES, REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND LATE FEES.

For Instructional (Ages 6-7), Rookie (Age 8), and Youth Leagues (Ages 9-12) the baseball age is based on the player's age as of August 31, 2020.  DGYB Babe Ruth Prep 13 includes all players who will be 13 as of August 31, 2020. For ages 14-16 Babe Ruth League still follows the national organization age cutoff of April 30, 2020.

Instructional (Ages 6-7), Rookie (Age 8), and Youth (Ages 9-12) Leagues will close on February 29, 2020. After that date, players will be waitlisted. Babe Ruth Registration will stay open until March 21. For players at all levels who register after February 29 a $15 late registration fee will apply.

Refunds will be issued only for players withdrawing prior to March 1. 

Players who live outside district 99 boundaries pay a $40 DG Park District Fee.

Warm Up for Spring this Winter!
Register for the White Sox Training Academy / DGYB Winter Clinics!

WHO:       DGYB Players, ages 7-12
WHAT:     Winter Skills Camp
WHERE:   PLEASE NOTE the NEW LOCATION The Perfect Swing, 8251 Lemont Rd, Darien
INSTRUCTORS:  Chicago White Sox Youth Training Staff
COST: Ages 7-8 is $80 per player. Ages 9 - 12 is $90 per player. Includes 3 skills sessions and 2 pitching sessions.

DATES & TIMES BY AGES

AGES 7-8
Saturdays 3/7, 3/14, and 3/21    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

AGES 9-12
Sundays 3/8, 3/15, and 3/22      5:00 pm - 7:30 pm   

NOTES:

• All instruction is provided by Sox Academy staff. 
• Players must dress for baseball athletic activity, wear gym shoes, protective cup and bring baseball glove. 

REGISTRATION LINK BELOW

Our normal email server is experiencing difficulty. While we work on a resolution, please email us at dgybinformation@gmail.com

We apologize for the inconvenience. 

All new bats that bear the USABaseball licensing mark are permissible for play in the DGYB Youth Leagues (A, AA, AAA). Barrels may have a diameter of 2 1/4 inches to 2 5/8 inches.

Bats that were previously allowable in DGYB Youth Leagues with diameters limited to 2 1/4 inches will still be permissible in 2020.

Bat rules for Babe Ruth (Ages 13-16) allow bats marked with the USABaseball mark or "BBCOR .50" mark, limited to 2 5/8 barrel diameter.

If you have questions email info@dgyb.org

Some Dates for the 2020 Spring Season

Saturday, February 29th Early Registration closes- late fees apply after this date

Monday, April 6- Practices begin

Saturday, May 2- Games begin for ages 6-12

Monday, May 11- DGYB Picture Day at Herrick Middle School

Friday, June 26- DGYB White Sox outing

End of June- 6 to 8 Year old season ends

Mid-July- End of Season for 9-13 year olds

Late July- End of Season for Babe Ruth ages 14-16

Many Thanks to those members that attended the annual General Membership Meeting on Sunday May 19th.

Outgoing Chairman Chris Dunn recapped the early portion of the 2019 spring season where our expanding player/coach skill development opportunities included our initial outdoor session with Sox Academy instructors. Saturday April 20 all DGYB teams ages 8-16 were on the field with Academy instructors for skill training. Feedback from those taking part has been very positive.

Chairman Dunn presented Development league president Chris MacKenna with a Life Time Achievement Award for his incredible and irreplaceable service to the community. Director MacKennas' contributions have changed youth baseball in our community forever. Too numerous to list here, a singular focus on keeping the player experience fun and parents engaged has led to strong participation that drives DGYB year after year.

Treasurer Jim Sharwarko presented an up to the minute financial recap.

Director Rob Rooney supervised an election of officers to the Executive Committee that includes a new Chairman of the Board Mr. James Tremmel. Many Thanks to Director Rooney.

Incoming Chairman Tremmel then presented outgoing Chairman Chris Dunn with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding leadership and commitment to excellence over a decade of selfless service. Chris will remain on the board as Director of Park District Relations.

Chairman Tremmel concluded the event with a pledge to continue the legacy of excellence that former Chairman Gelwicks, Sharwarko and Dunn have brought to the organization.

Please consider supporting your community by volunteering to serve the DGYB membership.

Thank You

DGYB Executive Committee

DGYB leagues and board members will be on hand at Lincoln Center on Saturday, January 25th, from 9:30AM to NOON in room 102.

Bring your questions and comments about all things youth baseball in your community.